Holistic Dentistry Show with Dr. Sanda

Breathing Well with Holistic Dentistry: Exploring Airway Health

Holistic Dentistry Show with Dr. Sanda

05/02/24 • 35 min

Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda speaks with Dr. Kevin Scwandt, a biological airway and reconstructive dentist, to discuss airway health, how to sleep better, and common breathing misconceptions.

Dr. Kevin’s interest in anthropology led him to the fascinating field of airway dentistry. Many health conditions that commonly impact us now due to “modern” nutrition and lifestyle choices rarely touched our ancestors! Dr. Kevin shares exactly how these can show up. Airway dentistry looks at how the structure of the mouth impacts a patient’s breathing. An airway dentist can perform 3D skull x-rays and sleep screening tests to determine if there are any larger health problems impacting the mouth, like sleep apnea. Dr. Kevin suffered from airway issues and shares his first-hand experiences receiving treatment and administering advanced holistic surgical protocols. For dentists wanting to branch into airway dentistry, building a network of related physicians and practitioners, such as sleep specialists, osteotherapists, and massage therapists, in your area to refer patients to and learn from is an essential first step!

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Do you have a mouth- or body-related question for Dr. Sanda? Send her a message on Instagram! Remember, you’re not healthy until your mouth is healthy. So take care of it in the most natural way.

Key Takeaways:

(0:59) Dr. Kevin found holistic dentistry through nutrition
(05:39) What is airway health?
(10:32) Misconceptions about airway dentistry
(16:52) Dr. Kevin’s personal experience with a palette expansion procedure
(23:41) CT scan diagnostics and sleep testing
(26:10) How to get started with airway dentistry
(29:08) Average length of airway health treatment
(30:43) Relationship between sleep issues and morbidity

Guest Info:

Reclaim Dentistry | website
Reclaim Dentistry | Instagram

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Unlock The Secret: How Your Hormones Influence Your Oral Health

Holistic Dentistry Show with Dr. Sanda

06/13/24 • 34 min

Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda speaks to Dr. Lorraine Maita about how hormones affect your oral health, Sjögren's disease, and autoimmunity.

Lorraine, AKA the Hormone Harmonizer, began working in a NYC emergency room, but

after an eye-opening transition into perimenopause, she started her business, The Feel Good Again Institute. Lorraine debunks common fears around hormone replacement therapy. It’s all about knowing your risk factors! Menopause significantly affects oral health as the oral microbiome changes and bioidentical hormones can help. She generously shares her experience when her teeth turned black after taking too many antibiotics and how we fixed the issue with Orasana probiotics. Lorrain then walks us through the most common times of life when women develop autoimmune disorders, all based on when hormones fluctuate. Be sure to check out Lorraine’s courses, like the Anti-Aging Solution, through her Feel Good Again Institute!

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Do you have a mouth- or body-related question for Dr. Sanda? Send her a message on Instagram! Remember, you’re not healthy until your mouth is healthy. So take care of it in the most natural way.

Key Takeaways:

(1:46) From functional medicine to hormone harmony
(5:15) Is hormone replacement therapy (HRT) actually scary?
(7:36) Differences between bioidentical and synthetic hormones
(8:39) Bioidentical hormones can help menopause symptoms in the mouth!
(14:01) The role of hormones in the microbiome
(19:53) Autoimmune disease in women and Sjögren's disease
(25:54) The Feel Good Again Institute’s courses

Guest Info:

The Feel Good Again Institute | Website
The Feel Good Again Institute | Youtube
The Feel Good Again Institute | Facebook
Vibrance For Life | Website
Lorraine Maita, MD | Facebook
Lorraine Maita, MD | Instagram
Lorraine Maita, MD | LinkedIn

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Cleansing Within: A Deep Dive into Colon Hydro-Therapy

Holistic Dentistry Show with Dr. Sanda

05/09/24 • 39 min

Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda speaks with Talya Meldy, the founder of Clear Way Health. To date, she has given over 15,000 colon hydro-therapy sessions! We discuss the importance of our colons, what’s involved in a hydrotherapy session, and debunk common myths.

The colon is the human garbage can and in need of regular emptying. Tayla and her team are committed to helping people feel their best through this natural form of detoxification. In this conversation, we discuss some of the colon hydrotherapy benefits, including clearer skin, less pain, better sleep, decreased inflammation, mental health benefits, and, my favorite, a general feeling of emptiness in the body and brain following a session. We talk about the importance of our tongue and chewing our food. Your therapist can tell if you haven’t! Tayla strongly believes that hydrotherapy should be a part of all medical institutions and rehabs as it effectively targets deeply embedded toxins. She shares how getting in touch with what comes out helps to access what’s happening emotionally within. Give it a try!

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Key Takeaways:

(2:01) What is colon hydrotherapy?
(6:13) Colon hydro-therapy was discovered in the 14th century BC
(9:34) Tayla was healed by a colonic before a scheduled surgery
(19:55) A good colonic has no bad side effects
(22:16) Parasites and high fructose corn syrup don’t come out on their own
(25:35) How to prepare for a hydrotherapy session

Guest Info:

Clear Way Colon | website
Clear Way Health | Instagram
Text or call direct | 310-804-0958
Email | [email protected] or [email protected]

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What is Redox and What Does it Have to Do With Healing?

Holistic Dentistry Show with Dr. Sanda

05/30/24 • 32 min

Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda speaks to Dr. Leonard Neatu about redox homeostasis, how testing can combat inflammation, and oxidative stress in dental healing.

Being in touch with redox levels helps to get to the root of a problem before a clinical diagnosis is necessary. Dr. Neatu introduces redox testing as a way to measure oxidative stress levels in the body. By measuring these levels, practitioners ensure proper bodily function and optimal healing outcomes. Dr. Neatu explains how patients can prepare for a redox test and integrate results into their larger health plan. Now that these machines are available in the U.S., dentists, nutritionists, and dieticians can potentially provide faster health tests than ever before to pinpoint sources of inflammation. Medical schools don’t teach redox biology so it’s important to learn about this modality!

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Do you have a mouth- or body-related question for Dr. Sanda? Send her a message on Instagram! Remember, you’re not healthy until your mouth is healthy. So take care of it in the most natural way.

Key Takeaways:

(1:44) Dr. Neatu’s journey into redox healing
(7:31) What is oxidative stress?
(15:02) Methods of measuring redox levels
(19:20) Ways dentists can work with redox information
(24:50) When to redox test and how often
(28:52) Dr. Neatu’s recommendations to implement in a dental office

Guest Info:

Dr. Leonard Neatu | LinkedIn
Dr. Leonard Neatu | Facebook
Dr. Leonard Neatu | Youtube
Redox Diagnostics | Website
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Green Medicine: Harnessing Herbal Secrets for Long-Term Health

Holistic Dentistry Show with Dr. Sanda

05/16/24 • 45 min

Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda speaks to Dr. Saeid Mushtagh, a Naturopathic Doctor, about homeopathic health approaches, pine pollen and mushrooms for oral health, and the myriad ways mother nature provides healing.

One of the key tenets of naturopathic medicine is that you cannot separate the mind from the body. While there are many healing modalities, Dr. Saeid’s focus on pine pollen and mushrooms to address physical and emotional issues is fascinating! In this episode, we discuss the oral health benefits of pine pollen and how a tincture can support hormone regulation in men and women. He has found so much healing from the trees that, in addition to his naturopathic practice, he began a company, Canadian Pine Pollen, that offers functional foods, herbs, and nutraceuticals wild harvested from Canadian forests. Don’t miss out on learning about these wonderfully potent natural remedies!

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Do you have a mouth- or body-related question for Dr. Sanda? Send her a message on Instagram! Remember, you’re not healthy until your mouth is healthy. So take care of it in the most natural way.

Key Takeaways:

(1:20) Dr. Saeid’s passion for naturopathic medicine
(8:38) Difference between pine pollen, wildflower pollen, and bee pollen
(11:27) Canadian Pine Pollen’s approach to processing
(16:06) Oral health benefits of pine pollen
(22:28) Recommended tincture dosage
(27:01) Pine needles and oral health
(35:14) Turkey tail mushrooms and gum disease
(38:58) Spruce tip tea is full of Vitamin C

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Dr. Saeid Mushtagh’s Naturopathic Practice | Website
Canadian Pine Pollen | Shop
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From Waistline to Gumline: The Anti-Inflammatory Power of Dr. Marcelle’s ‘Drop 20 Now’ Program

Holistic Dentistry Show with Dr. Sanda

10/24/24 • 39 min

Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda sits down with Dr. Marcelle Pick, an OBGYN and functional medicine practitioner, about the relationship between obesity, mouth inflammation, and safe weight loss.

Dr. Marcelle shares her journey into functional medicine, emphasizing the importance of addressing the root causes of illness and not just symptoms. She discusses the high rate of gum inflammation in overweight individuals and the importance of addressing oral health in weight loss programs. In an Ozepic-crazed era, learning what foods and homeopathic remedies actually support your total health has never been more important. Dr. Marcelle explains why her weight loss program, Drop 20 NowTM️, is 99% effective for everyone who follows it. The program focuses on reducing inflammation, addressing emotional eating, and providing long-term maintenance strategies.

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Do you have a mouth- or body-related question for Dr. Sanda? Send her a message on Instagram! Remember, you’re not healthy until your mouth is healthy. So take care of it in the most natural way.

Key Takeaways:

(00:57) Treating the root cause of disease instead of masking it with drugs
(3:01) Food is the most powerful drug we have
(05:46) Why most weight loss programs fail
(08:58) Relationship between adrenal issues and inability to lose weight
(14:14) Your issues are in your tissues
(20:41) What are homeopathic remedies?
(25:44) Meals on the Drop 20 NowTM️program
(31:18) Advice for losing weight
(34:12) The dangers of sugar
(37:00) Relationship between proteins and weight loss

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Dr. Marcelle Pick | website
Dr. Marcelle Pick | Instagram
Drop 20 NowTM️ | website
Is It Me Or My Adrenals? | book
The Core Balance Diet | book
Is It Me Or My Hormones? | book

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Episode 21: Unraveling the Myofunctional Therapy Solutions for Development of Proper Chewing, Swallowing, and Sleep Dysfunction

Why Pediatric Dentistry Matters For Your Child's Airway Health

Holistic Dentistry Show with Dr. Sanda

11/19/24 • 32 min

Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda speaks with Dr. Radhika Kapoor about pediatric airway conditions, signs of airway issues, and what parents can do about it.

Dr. Kapoor explains the importance of pediatric airway health. Early detection and prevention of any issues are vital for a child’s health. For Dr. Kapoor, pediatric dentistry combines all of her specialty interests, including functional medicine, gut health, immunity, sleep, and prevention. She reviews signs of airway issues in children that can be detected in their sleep, eating, and behavioral habits, as well as factors that commonly delay these diagnoses. She shares a personal story of how her daughter got COVID as a baby and why she believes it impacted her airway development. Dr. Kapur explains the use of myofunctional appliances, removable and fixed expanders, and the importance of myofunctional therapy in correcting airway issues. She offers several actionable at-home remedies for airway well-being. Remember, airway and oral health are related to your child’s overall health. Don’t hesitate to ask your healthcare provider for more resources and support!

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Do you have a mouth- or body-related question for Dr. Sanda? Send her a message on Instagram! Remember, you’re not healthy until your mouth is healthy. So take care of it in the most natural way.

Key Takeaways:

(01:20) Introduction to pediatric airway health
(02:55) Lasers speed up healing
(06:02) Early signs of airway issues
(10:16) Factors delaying airway issue diagnosis
(14:45) Sleep apnea is a red flag
(17:22) How jaw size impacts breathing
(19:43) Benefits of visiting an orthodontist young
(22:15) Ways to expand the jaw from 4 years old
(25:14) At-home remedies for improving breathing in kids
(28:10) Nasal hygiene is as important as brushing for toddlers

Resources Mentioned:

For a complimentary 15-minute discovery call with Dr. Kapoor’s hygienist, email [email protected] to arrange!

Episode 39: Ortho Needs in Kids: Myofunctional Therapy Connection

Guest Info:

Smile Wellness

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Ortho Needs in Kids: Myofunctional Therapy Connection

Holistic Dentistry Show with Dr. Sanda

07/04/24 • 39 min

Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda speaks to Shirley Gutkowski, a dental hygienist passionate about myofunctional therapy, about sleep apnea, the power of the tongue, and how airway improvements can change your life.

Throats aren’t just throats anymore—they’re airways! For those with headaches, TMJ pain, shoulder or neck aches, working with a myofunctional therapist may be the road to less pain. Shirley speaks to the importance of collaboration between dentists and myofunctional therapists, pointing out that most people in dentistry and speech pathology know very little about the airway! Improving the airway can significantly improve sleep apnea and other overlooked conditions that can be fatal. She discusses each step of the Primal Air intake process and how to know if it may be time to reach out. The prevalence of misinformation about diet and lifestyle has caused the modern face to shrink, and our airways are paying for it! This is not an episode to be missed.

Want to see more of The Holistic Dentistry Show? Watch our weekly episodes on YouTube!

Do you have a mouth- or body-related question for Dr. Sanda? Send her a message on Instagram! Remember, you’re not healthy until your mouth is healthy. So take care of it in the most natural way.

Key Takeaways:

(1:48) From dental hygienist myofunctional therapist
(10:01) How myofunctional therapy can improve sleep apnea
(17:04) Differences and overlaps with speech pathology
(20:01) Do you need a myofunctional therapist?
(25:55) How an infant’s face changes

Guest Info:

Primal Air LLC | website
Primal Air LLC | Facebook
For more information about Shirley’s book, More than a Kissing Spot: Your New Baby's Face, email her directly at [email protected]

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Mystery Illness and The Connection to Hidden Dental Dysfunction

Holistic Dentistry Show with Dr. Sanda

06/06/24 • 53 min

Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda speaks to Monica Hershaft, a holistic practitioner, about identifying mystery illnesses and the connection to hidden dental dysfunction.

Growing up vegan, Monica shares how she eventually developed a choline deficiency and started to eat meat again. An NRT doctor helped her regain her health, which inspired her to become a nutritionist. She shares some of the most common mystery illnesses she sees in her Scottsdale practice, which are almost always symptoms of the nervous system being blocked or stretched. We discuss the importance of removing metal fillings, how hard it is to remove mercury from the body, and the role of the parotid glands in the process. Monica speaks to the five layers of illness that everyone, including animals, goes through in getting sick. I love talking with Monica because her story is a great reminder that it doesn’t matter what your labs are; it matters how you feel. Medical gaslighting is a real issue, and it’s important to always advocate for your health!

Want to see more of The Holistic Dentistry Show? Watch our weekly episodes on YouTube!

Do you have a mouth- or body-related question for Dr. Sanda? Send her a message on Instagram! Remember, you’re not healthy until your mouth is healthy. So take care of it in the most natural way.

Key Takeaways:

(1:10) A vegan detox gone wrong led Monica to NRT certification and holistic health
(13:16) Most common mystery illnesses are from the nervous system or gut interruption
(18:22) The importance of holistic dentistry for the rest of your body
(21:50) Cone beam scans are considerably more thorough
(25:12) Removing metal fillings and mercury from the body
(30:50) Role of the parotid glands when you have metal fillings
(33:32) The five layers of illness
(37:18) Muscle testing can reveal parasites better than stool samples
(47:30) Conventional animal protein vs grass-fed organic meat
(50:48) Medical gaslighting is real!

Guest Info:

Monica Hershaft | Instagram
Monica Hershaft | Website
Immune Repair Food List | Free here!
Try out Monica’s Mystery Illness Membership Community, Treat The Source, for the first month free! USE THE CODE: SANDA

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